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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.55, 305.24 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.55, 305.24 and 73.53 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.55 : 305.24 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.55/305.24 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.55x = 305.24 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.55x = 22,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443.93/203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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